Stockton, California – A Stockton man was arrested Monday on federal charges for allegedly attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, culminating a months-long undercover operation led by federal law enforcement.
According to court documents unsealed today, 33-year-old Ammaad Akhtar was taken into custody following a series of conversations and transactions with a law enforcement-controlled individual who Akhtar believed to be a member of ISIS. Since February 2025, Akhtar allegedly expressed unwavering support for the terrorist group, repeatedly voicing a desire to fight overseas, send weapons and funds, and even carry out attacks on American soil.
Federal prosecutors say Akhtar’s rhetoric escalated into concrete action earlier this spring. In April, he began sending money to the undercover contact, funds he believed were being used to arm ISIS militants. After being told that the money had purchased guns, Akhtar replied, “May Allah destroy our enemies,” and promised to send more funds that same day…